JESSICA RUARK
Centerburg,OH
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE - Unit Manager. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Ohio.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSE UNIT MANAGER
Ohio Eastern Star Home
Mount Vernon, OH
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident''s needs.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing therapeutic activities and encouraging social interactions among residents.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous documentation, verification, and administration of medications.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated family members on disease processes, management techniques, and available resources for additional support.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of healthcare-associated infections in long-term care setting.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient delivery of care services while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Served as an advocate for residents'' rights, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring their needs were met within the scope of practice.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions regularly adjusting treatment plans accordingly to achieve desired outcomes.
- Participated in care plan and physical therapy meetings discussing clinical recommendations based on individualized care plans.
- Assisted physicians during rounds delivering timely updates on resident status improving overall collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Managed wound care efficiently coordinating with wound specialists when necessary resulting in faster healing rates.
- Administered intravenous therapy monitoring patient response to treatment and promptly addressing any adverse reactions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed 24+ STNAs and 10+ nurses and nursing activities in - 52 bed long term care setting by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
REGISTERED NURSE - FLOAT /TRIAGE
Knox Community Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2022
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as primary care offices and hospitals
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
- Conduct specified laboratory tests
- Recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
- Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals
- Hand items to the Provider during procedures
- Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities
- Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing
- Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance
- Engage in research activities related to nursing.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Dreamshine at Autumn Lake, LLC
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety
- Attend to the individual's basic needs by feeding them, assisting them in feeding themselves, dressing them, or changing their personal care items
- Communicate nonverbally with the individual to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Confer with parents, guardians, or administrators to resolve the individuals' behavioral or academic problems
- Follow the individuals' educational plans (IEPs) that is designed to promote the individuals' educational, physical, or social development
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of individuals with a variety of disabilities
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to all individuals
- Encourage individuals to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks
- Instruct and monitor individuals in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Instruct special needs individuals in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet individuals' varying needs
- Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers
- Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
- Maintain accurate and complete individuals records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
- Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.S.) Nursing -
CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Newark, OH05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Suture and Staple removal
- Colostomy Care
- Electrocautery Machine - Bovie
- Triage
- Prior Authorizations
- Referrals
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Documentation
- Gastroenterology Knowledge
- Urology Knowledge
- Dermatology Knowledge
- Primary Care Knowledge
- General Surgery Knowledge
- Pain Clinic Knowledge
- OBGYN Knowledge
- Vascular Knowledge
- Pediatrics Knowledge
- Staff Supervision
- Department Management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Leadership
- Patient Counseling
- Medical Records Management
- Compliance Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Staff Assignments
- Quality Controls
- Clinical Supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- AED Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Infant CPR Certification
Timeline
NURSE UNIT MANAGER
Ohio Eastern Star Home
10.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - FLOAT /TRIAGE
Knox Community Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2022
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Dreamshine at Autumn Lake, LLC
02.2014 - 09.2014
Associate in Applied Science (A.S.) Nursing -
CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- Registered Nurse
- AED Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Infant CPR Certification
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